Clinton, LA (ZIP 70722) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.7B. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (17 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 1, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $425K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 7, 2019.
Clinton has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.7B in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 21, 2025.
Clinton has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $264.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 28, 2012.
Clinton has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 2, 2010.
Clinton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clinton was Flood on Aug 13, 2016, which caused $1.3B in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 12, 2016), causing $722M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 12, 2016 also caused significant damage ($576M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70722 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (6 events), hurricanes (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clinton, LA, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Clinton (ZIP 70722) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7B in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 21, 2025.
Clinton has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $425K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 7, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70722 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 13, 2016. This event caused $1.3B in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.7B in property damage in the Clinton, LA area (ZIP 70722). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →